Panther Family News

October 4, 2023 - Issue 9

Good evening!

Trust you are all enjoying this amazing "fall" weather! Even though we are trying to enjoy these beautiful evenings for as long as we can we are all so busy keeping up with our emails and communications. I wanted you to know that if you need to refer back to a previous Panther Family News, but going through email after email can be scary, you can always go to the Panther Family News page on the website to view past issues.

Also, if you want a short cut to all things EC, you can download the EC App HERE.

Spoiler alert....EC Counseling Corner coming soon to your inbox.

Stay cool, Panthers!

Annie Cunningham

News

Parent-Teacher

Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place tomorrow, Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 2:00-4:30 and 5:30-8 pm. Conferences are by appointment only.

Attention AP Students

Any AP student planning to take an AP test in the spring must submit their registration form and payment to Mrs. Adkins by Wednesday, November 1. Each exam is $98. Checks can be made payable to Elyria Catholic High School. Mrs. Adkins will be visiting AP classrooms on Tuesday, October 10 to discuss further with students.

Uniform Shorts

Beginning on Tuesday, October 10, students are not permitted to wear uniform shorts through the winter.

ECHO Yearbooks

Yearbooks can still be ordered at Jostens.com. Yearbooks are now $85. Prices will continue to increase throughout the school year. Don't forget to order a yearbook, so order one today!

Beyond the Panther Classroom

Diversity Club organized a scavenger hunt last week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. The Diversity Club hid pictures of flags from Hispanic countries around the school and students had to hunt for them to earn a prize.

SOCK-TOBER is back!

Elyria Catholic is collecting new, unused socks for the Lorain County Homeless Stand Down! Did you know that clean, dry socks are one of the most requested items at homeless shelters everywhere? Help us keep those feet warm this winter! Collection boxes are in all Theology classrooms and outside the Campus Ministry office. We will be collecting through Friday, October 13.

Coming Events

Panther for a Day Visit

In addition to touring EC at our open house and taking the HSPT, current 8th graders have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a PANTHER. Schedule your Panther for a Day visit by calling Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer at 440.230.8606.

Athletics

EC Alumni in the News

Congratulations to Emily Vogel '21 who is still crushin' it on the soccer field at Edinboro University. We love to hear how our Panthers continue to follow their passions.

If you have news of other Panthers, please let us know, piazza@elyriacatholic.com.

Counseling

College Opportunity

Check out this great opportunity in our community to learn about over 90 colleges on Tuesday, October 10 from 6 - 7:30 pm.

More details...

The Red Cross needs your help!

Click HERE volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross. This is a great way to get your service hours done if you are thinking about a career in the medical field! For more information and to register!

Parents

Please consider scheduling conferences with your students school counselor if you would like. We are happy to meet to discuss future planning, academic supports or social concerns. We look forward to seeing you at conferences!

Ms. Katie Gauntner (Last Names A-L)
Mrs. Christine Brooks (Last Names M-Z)

Considering a Military Academy?

Considering a Military Academy? Please click HERE to learn more about the nomination process for military academies. Let your counselor know if you have any questions.

IMPACT!

College Now Greater Cleveland’s PSAT/SAT/ACT afterschool program, impact! We provide three eight-week sessions, per location, dedicated to ACT, SAT, or PSAT preparation and college and career exploration for 9th-12th grade students. This program also provides various opportunities, such as internships, college visits, career visits, and service-learning projects.

The Fall 2023 Session will take place at the locations listed below and during the dates and times indicated for that location. Eligible students are those who demonstrate need both financially (often based on free and reduced lunch eligibility) and academically (often based on PSAT/SAT/ACT score or math/reading scores/grades).

Listed below are the session locations for Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Richland counties.

Bedford High School: 481 Northfield Rd. Bedford, Ohio 44146

Dates: 9/19/23-11/10/23
Times: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Grades: 9-12

Lincoln West High School: 3202 W. 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44109

Dates: 10/2/23-12/13/23
Times: 3:30pm – 6:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Cleveland Guardians @ Cleveland Public Library Main Branch: 525 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (Louis Stokes Wing)

Dates: 10/2/23-12/13/23
Times: 4:00pm-7:00pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Euclid High School: 711 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH 44123

Dates: 9/20/23-11/17/23
Times: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Grades: 9-12

Garfield Heights High School: 4900 Turney Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125

Dates: 9/19/23-11/10/23
Times: 2:30pm- 5:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Maple Heights High School: 1 Mustang Way, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 3:10 pm-6:10 pm
Grades: 9-12

Cleveland Institute of Art: 11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Dates: 9/18/23-11/9/23
Times: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Grades: 9-12

Warrensville Heights Middle School: 23401 Emery Rd. Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Grades: 7-8

Lorain High School: 2600 Ashland Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Dates: 9/25/23-11/17/23
Times: 2:30pm – 5:30pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Wellington High School: 629 N. Main Street Wellington, Ohio 44090

Dates: 10/16/23-12/15/23
Times: 3:00pm – 6:00pm, M-F
Grades: 9-12

Listed below are the session locations for Richland County:

Mansfield Senior High School: 629 N. Main Street Wellington, Ohio 44090

Dates: 10/16/23-12/15/23
Times: 2:45pm-5:45pm (M-TH)
1:35pm-4:35pm (F)
Grades: 9-12

BENEFITS!

This fun and educational experience is an investment towards your students’ academic and post-secondary success! To complete the program, students must attend 30+ of the 40+ program days offered. Additionally, students must increase their PSAT/SAT/ACT math, reading, or composite score. Upon completing the program, students will receive stipends between $400-$500 (depending on site) and will be eligible for college tours.

Registration for our Fall Sessions are open! Please follow this link to register

HERE.

Kent State Pre-College Program

Please click HERE for more details.

Better FAFSA

The better FAFSA is coming! Please click HERE to view information from College Now on some of the updates. FAFSA will not open until December this year. Please reach out to our College Now advisor Mrs. Faust at collegenow@elyriacatholic.com

Accounting Opportunity

Scan the QRcode or click to register if you are interested in a career in accounting!

Extra, Extra, read all about it!

Please CLICK HERE for information about the Knights of Columbus Scholarship. This can help offset your tuition at EC!

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame

Scholarship

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship-Calling all athletes! Please consider applying for the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship! Click HERE for application, which is due March 1, 2024.